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YUCA empowers teenagers from low-income communities with transformative art making knowledge and skills that benefit them and their neighborhoods.

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JOIN US TODAY — YUCA/WHEDco MURAL DEDICATION!

Come celebrate the unveiling and dedication of a new community mural created by YUCA artists in partnership with WHEDco, bringing color, creativity, and Bronx pride to these landmark steps!

TODAY - 2:00 PM
168th street near Edward L Grant Highway - free food, drinks, and music!
Join us as we recognize the artists, partners, and community members who helped bring this project to life and celebrate another beautiful addition to the Bronx.

Come out, bring a friend, and celebrate Bronx art and community with us!

❤️ Art. Community. Bronx Pride. by @yucaarts

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Another mural for the books!

Grateful to @yucaarts for the opportunity to serve as a teaching artist and help bring this fun, vibrant mural to life for Van Nest Church. What a rewarding project from start to finish!

A huge thank you to @artbyjagonzalez always a pleasure painting alongside you! We make a great team!

Here’s to creating more art, building community, and transforming spaces one wall at a time.
#nancy_mendez_artist #mural #nyc by @yucaarts

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La Central YMCA in the South Bronx is more than just a state of the art gym, it’s part of a broader, intentional effort to rebuild community infrastructure in one of NYC’s historically underserved areas.

The YMCA provides after-school programs, mentorship and leadership development, job training and career readiness programs. This is critical in a neighborhood where opportunity gaps exist. La Central becomes a place where young people don’t just stay occupied, they build direction, discipline, and possibility.

YUCA is proud to be a community partner and grateful to the Bronx chapter for supporting our classes by allowing our team to screen print their merch. Moreover, YUCA has also brought our curriculum of art programming to their location, providing local teens at the Y with Design, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator training.

We salute the amazing work this YMCA is doing, and thankful for the opportunity to serve Bronx youth.

#ymca #lacentral #bronxyouthprogramming l#artmaking #youthmatter #screenprinting #yucaarts #bronxsports #leadership #jobreadiness #leadershipdevelopment #melrose #motthaven #southbronx #artpreneur by @yucaarts

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Ready to make your mark? Join our FREE Screen Printing Classes … we begin registering students on April 29th!

Every Friday for 8 weeks, you’ll learn how to turn your designs into wearable art, master advanced printing techniques, and discover the basics of launching your own screen printing business. No materials fee, just bring your creativity and your hustle. Spots are limited—sign up now and start creating!

#screenprinting #yucaarts #youngartists #artseducation #freeclasses #bronxyouth #melrose #southbronx #smallbusiness #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurialsuccess #artmaking #creativeprocess #workshops #freetraining #yuca by @yucaarts

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At its core, the MetroLALSA conference is: A large gathering and training space for the Latino legal community.

It’s a pipeline, a network, and a movement that helps Latino students become lawyers—and helps those lawyers go back and serve their communities.

Why this matters for YUCA?

MetroLALSA builds legal leaders
YUCA builds creative youth leaders

As the conference kicks off today, we want to extend our sincere thanks to MetroLALSA for trusting YUCA to design and print the conference materials. It’s an honor to contribute to a movement that uplifts the Latino community while reaching far beyond—helping to make this city and country more equitable and inclusive, and moving the United States toward a future where all people are protected and better served! by @yucaarts

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Grateful that 30 YUCA participants received laptops on Saturday, made possible through an award we received this weekend from the Bronx Community Foundation.

We’re deeply thankful to their incredible team, especially Margaret Della and their amazing new Executive Director, LaToya Williams-Belfort, for their support and commitment to the Bronx.

This investment will make a real difference for our young people, helping them access tools they need to learn, create, and grow. We look forward to joining forces in the future to do even more incredible things for the Bronx community! by @yucaarts

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7 months ago

Thank you for your generous support of our work over the past several years. Your commitment has made a meaningful difference, helping us continue to serve and uplift our community.

We are especially grateful that Fordham is Bronx-based and deeply connected to the life of this borough. Your partnership reflects a genuine investment in the people, culture, and future of the Bronx. Look forward to future collaborations! by @yucaarts

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Last semester’s Artpreneur classes at YUCA were a powerful blend of creativity and strategy! Students sharpened their artistic and business skills—learning everything from branding and budgeting to marketing their own products. Through collaboration, each participant contributed to a joint business plan, discovering the strength of teamwork and the joy of turning an idea into something real.

The sense of camaraderie in the studio was inspiring as students brought their concepts to market with confidence and pride. We expect nothing less from this semester’s talented group, who are already developing their ideas with the guidance of our exceptional YUCA staff.

Here’s to another season of art, innovation, and empowerment in the Bronx! Its not too soon to inquire about the Spring semester. Visit us on yucaarts.org.

#artpreneur #yucaarts #talentedbronxyouth #businessowner #youngentrepreneur #unistyle #ICHS by @yucaarts

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Our Graphic Design, Illustration, and Screen Printing Classes are back this February, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll make. Whether you’re sharpening your design skills, learning to bring your ideas to life on screen, or experimenting with bold prints, these classes are the perfect place to explore your creativity and build your portfolio.
This season, we’re re-introducing the Artpreneur Workshops! These sessions are all about helping artists and creatives turn their passion into a plan, from branding and pricing artwork to managing commissions and creative business basics.
Come learn, collaborate, and grow with a community of artists making waves in the Bronx and beyond.

Spots are limited, Register online now to save your seat!

#yucaarts #wintersession #graphicdesign #screenprinting #illustration #smallbusiness #artclasses #bronx by @yucaarts

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